Founded in 1964, University of Essex is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Colchester (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), East of England. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Loughton, Southend-on-Sea. Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Essex is a large coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Essex offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 58 years old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. University of Essex also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.